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Drone Rules for Sunset Crater

Coconino County, Arizona (AZ) • United States
Sunset Crater, Arizona 86004, USA
Lat: 35.3642 • Lng: -111.504

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May 29, 2026 4:24 AM Approved • Added NPS drone ban for Sunset Crater Volcano NM with youngest Arizona volcano context.
Author: be5f5cb8-9839-4827-98b3-c519aa546acc (1118)
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Your proposed edit has been approved. The updated rule now accurately reflects the prohibition of drone operations at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, aligning with National Park Service regulations and the site's status as Arizona's youngest cinder cone volcano.
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Summary — Drones are prohibited at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument per NPS closure order. Active volcanic field is protected.
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## Drone Rules - Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument

**Drones are not permitted** at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.

### Key Rules
- No recreational drone flights within the monument
- Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit
- Arizona's youngest cinder cone volcano (erupted around 1085 AD) and surrounding lava fields are strictly protected

### Source
- Sunset Crater NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/sucr/planyourvisit/rules.htm
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+ ## Drone Rules - Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument
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+ **Drones are not permitted** at Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument.
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+ ### Key Rules
+ - No recreational drone flights within the monument
+ - Commercial use requires a Special Use Permit
+ - Arizona's youngest cinder cone volcano (erupted around 1085 AD) and surrounding lava fields are strictly protected
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+ ### Source
+ - Sunset Crater NPS Rules: https://www.nps.gov/sucr/planyourvisit/rules.htm
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